"Factory #23" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, circa 1975

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Etching (Print)

Date Made

circa 1975

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.493

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 26.5 in

Width: 22.625 in

Length: .875 in

Inscriptions

written on back: Lillian Schwartz / Factory #23 / Computer generated graphic / 22 x 4 / Used software used for integrated circuits / Laser etched onto glass or film / 2 originals etched onto glass and film / (Schwartz changed the software to create / the image) sticker on back: CUSTOM FRAMING / ART GALLERY / THE ART CORNER / 309 MILLBURN AVE. / MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY 07041 / (201) 376-3075

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